AN ELDERLY man has been struck by a hit-and-run driver suffering "serious injuries".

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision, which happened at around 5.30pm on Abbey Road in Malvern on January 27.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "A man in his seventies was struck by a vehicle and the driver failed to stop.

"The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his leg and was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital where he currently remains in a stable condition.

"Any passers-by, or motorists who had driven down the road around the time of the incident, are urged to come forward."

Anyone with dash cam footage or information should call PC Hughes on 101 ext 7733404 quoting, reference 00049i of 27 January, online at the West Mercia Police website